Developed hot spring pool · Arizona
El Dorado Hot Spring
Maricopa County, Arizona · 22 miles west of Buckeye, AZ
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Buckeye, AZ (22 mi / 36 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About El Dorado Hot Spring
El Dorado Hot Spring is a developed hot spring pool in Maricopa County, Arizona, about 22 miles west of Buckeye, AZ.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Map and directions
Red marks El Dorado Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 33.49253, -112.94047.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Buckeye, AZ. The spring is about 22 miles (36 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Buckeye, AZ, about 22 miles (35 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Phoenix, AZ.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near El Dorado Hot Spring
- Castle Hot Springs 115°F
- Kaiser Hot Spring 99°F
- Radium Hot Springs 140°F
- Cofer Hot Spring 97°F
- Verde Hot Springs 104°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is El Dorado Hot Spring?
El Dorado Hot Spring is in Maricopa County, Arizona, about 22 miles west of Buckeye, AZ. The GPS coordinates are 33.4925, -112.9405.
What hot springs are near El Dorado Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Castle Hot Springs, about 48 miles northeast. Kaiser Hot Spring is about 81 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.